Reps urge EFCC, ICPC to probe N3.2bn fraud in labour ministry

The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives on Monday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to invite two former Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Ministry of Labour, Williams Alo and Yerima Tafa, for questioning over alleged financial mismanagement of N3.2bn while in
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The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives on Monday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to invite two former Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Ministry of Labour, Williams Alo and Yerima Tafa, for questioning over alleged financial mismanagement of N3.2bn while in

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New Anambra CP assumes duty, visits scene of three siblings’ murder

The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has assumed duty as the 35th Commissioner of Police of the Anambra State Police Command. The posting of Orutugu, by the Police Service Commission follows the posting of the immediate past commissioner, CP Nnaghe Itam, who was redeployed to the force headquarters. Orutugu, who officially
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The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has assumed duty as the 35th Commissioner of Police of the Anambra State Police Command. The posting of Orutugu, by the Police Service Commission follows the posting of the immediate past commissioner, CP Nnaghe Itam, who was redeployed to the force headquarters. Orutugu, who officially

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Okpebholo closes case after witness admits overvoting in Edo election

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, opened and closed his case on Monday after calling one witness to testify before the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja. It will be recalled that at the close of last Thursday’s proceedings after the Independent National Electoral Commission closed its case without calling any witness to
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, opened and closed his case on Monday after calling one witness to testify before the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja. It will be recalled that at the close of last Thursday’s proceedings after the Independent National Electoral Commission closed its case without calling any witness to

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‘It’s not true,’ Rapper Odumodublvck refutes claims of spending N14m on smoking weekly

Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has refuted reports that he spends N14 million on smoke weekly. The rapper stated this in a post on X.com on Monday, sharing screenshot of conversations he had with his aunties on the subject. The reports, which alleged that the artist spends ₦2 million daily and ₦14
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Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has refuted reports that he spends N14 million on smoke weekly. The rapper stated this in a post on X.com on Monday, sharing screenshot of conversations he had with his aunties on the subject. The reports, which alleged that the artist spends ₦2 million daily and ₦14

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UK to establish agritech hub in Oyo

The Oyo State Government is set to benefit from a partnership with the United Kingdom Agritech Centre to enhance agriculture and livestock production through science and other technology-based solutions. The Centre is also set to establish an Agritech Hub within one of the state’s Agribusiness Industrial Hubs, which will help revolutionise agriculture and provide practitioners
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The Oyo State Government is set to benefit from a partnership with the United Kingdom Agritech Centre to enhance agriculture and livestock production through science and other technology-based solutions. The Centre is also set to establish an Agritech Hub within one of the state’s Agribusiness Industrial Hubs, which will help revolutionise agriculture and provide practitioners

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Akpabio moves to resolve Abia/Akwa Ibom border clash—Senator

The Senator representing Abia Central in the National Assembly, Austin Akobundu, has assured that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is taking decisive steps to resolve the recurring border skirmishes between Ikwuano in Abia State and Obot Akara in Akwa Ibom State. His statement follows the recent killing of an indigene of Ariam Usaka Community in Ikwuano
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The Senator representing Abia Central in the National Assembly, Austin Akobundu, has assured that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is taking decisive steps to resolve the recurring border skirmishes between Ikwuano in Abia State and Obot Akara in Akwa Ibom State. His statement follows the recent killing of an indigene of Ariam Usaka Community in Ikwuano

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Oyo registers 12,128 hospitality ventures

The Oyo State Government has registered 12,128 hospitality outfits for proper monitoring and coordinating of their activities. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated this on Monday, during a press conference held at the Eleyele Waterfront, Ibadan, ahead of the celebration of Lovers’ Day tagged ‘Valentine Cruise.’ Olatunbosun noted that the number of
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The Oyo State Government has registered 12,128 hospitality outfits for proper monitoring and coordinating of their activities. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated this on Monday, during a press conference held at the Eleyele Waterfront, Ibadan, ahead of the celebration of Lovers’ Day tagged ‘Valentine Cruise.’ Olatunbosun noted that the number of

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SeaKing’s lawyer threatens to sue Adeboye over TikToker’s arrest

Inibehe Effiong, the lead counsel for TikToker-turned-activist Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as SeaKing, has threatened to sue the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, just hours after the church released a statement supporting the TikToker’s arrest for allegedly insulting the cleric. In a TikTok post shared in December 2024,
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Inibehe Effiong, the lead counsel for TikToker-turned-activist Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as SeaKing, has threatened to sue the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, just hours after the church released a statement supporting the TikToker’s arrest for allegedly insulting the cleric. In a TikTok post shared in December 2024,

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Police probe A’Ibom make-up artist’s death

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched an investigation into the gruesome death of a make-up artist, Emrich Effanga, who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, confirmed this to our correspondent in Uyo on Monday, stating that the case had been reported to the command. John
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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched an investigation into the gruesome death of a make-up artist, Emrich Effanga, who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, confirmed this to our correspondent in Uyo on Monday, stating that the case had been reported to the command. John

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EPL: Liverpool Won’t Escape Defeat Against Everton –Branthwaite

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite says he’s optimistic the team will get a positive result against Liverpool in Wednesday’s Premier League clash. The Reds, six points clear at the Premier League…

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